With the speed of our modern lives, it is becoming so easy to forget to enjoy the small moments, as well as the more noteworthy ones. I find myself getting swept away in day to day life and for that reason I am making a summer pledge to just get out there and live! I have decided to put together a list of 10 things, minor and more adventurous, that I aim to get out and do this summer! So here goes...

1) Stargaze: this is something that I've always wanted to do and it's too simple to not do! I'm planning on finding the tallest hill possible, laying a blanket out, and just watching... it's the simple things!

2) Visit new places: I feel that this one is quite general but for me, this simply means putting the old go-to exploring spots aside in favour of new ones!

3) Get back into running: before my exams started, I ran at least twice a week for a few months and for some reason, I've fallen out of the habit, despite enjoying it so much- now the weather is looking brighter, I have no excuse!

4) Be more daring with fashion: despite my love for fashion and keeping up to date, often I find myself within my comfort zone when it comes to my own clothes. I am trying to change this and incorporate more prints and colours into my wardrobe that are a little more 'out there'!

5) Read lots: I want to read everything this summer, from Jane Austen to Nicholas Sparks and from fashion magasines to fiction!

6) Develop my French: I am so excited for this one! I love languages and hope I can spend this summer working on improving my language skills- if anyone has any tips, let me know!

7) Go camping: I haven't been camping for years and I always had a slight love-hate relationship with it as a child but for the past few months, I've really been wanting to go!

8) Try and make some decisions: the main one is going to be revolved around my future and what I want to do with it... my current train of thought is to study French and English at university after my gap year but this could well change!

9) Find some interesting countries and areas that I want to travel to: I have a mental list of about 20 places I want to see currently but I definitely need to research this further!

10) Continue blogging: this may be the most exciting one for me because I have read blogs and watched YouTube for over 4 years and have always wanted to get involved. I feel that now is the time for that!

I really enjoyed creating this list and I'm sure there will be more to add to this! I will keep you updated with my progress with these and I would love it if you made your summer bucket-list; I may be able to steal some ideas!!

Thank you for reading...

Jodie x

Another tag!

Hi everyone, today I have decided to do another tag post because I saw it on: http://www.dazzleanddream.com/2013/02/beauty-blogger-tag.html and really liked the questions! I love tags because they let you get to know the people behind the blogs a bit more so I hope you enjoy!

1. What beauty resolutions have you set yourself for 2013?

Thinking about it now, my resolutions are to take my makeup off every night- even when I just want to go to sleep- and to wash my makeup brushes regularly as that is something I often neglect.

2. If you could click your fingers and make one beauty product appear to be yours, what would it be?

Hmm... a few of the YSL glossy stains look amazing! Lovely colours and the formulation looks incredible!

3. Tell me one of your favourite makeup tips.

One of my favourites is using nude eyeliner on the waterline and a highlight shadow in the inner corners of the eyes- both to brighten!

4. If you could raid anyone's makeup bag, famous or not, whose would it be?

Oo, this is a difficult one- I would say Amanda Seyfried's! I love how effortless and simple, yet gorgeous her makeup always is!

5. What's your current favourite skincare brand?

The Superdrug own 'Naturally Radiant' is really great, especially for such an affordable price! The hot cloth cleanser is lovely and amazing for removing makeup! I will be reviewing some of the line soon.

6. Why did you decide to start blogging?

I have watched youtube beauty videos for about 3-4 years and have read blogs for most of that; I have always wanted to start my own but never got the nerve to do it! I also love writing and beauty so it seemed perfect!

7. Who is your celebrity style crush?

This would be either Lauren Conrad or Taylor Swift. I love Lauren Conrad's effortless, casual style and I adore Taylor's vintage, quirky style!

8. If you could eat just one food forever, what would it be?

I don't really know... maybe pineapple or quinoa!

9. What is your dream job?

I'm not too sure what I want to study at university but maybe English, French or something along those lines!

10. What is your favourite film?

Legally blonde!

11. Tell me one random fact about you - it can be anything!

I'm not that interesting! I'm a vegetarian and have been for about 9 years!

I hope you have enjoyed this tag- I tag you all to do it! If you do, leave a link in the comments of this post so that I can check yours out.

Thank you for reading,

Jodie  x